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of an era (a sunset view), while virtually all other countries
regard it as a country of great opportunity, a gateway both to
China and the region in short, a sunrise view. I accept
that there may be some force in this, and I believe it is a
point which we - and colleagues would do well to bear in
mind in talking to companies and others about Hong Kong.
The Port and Airport Development Scheme (PADS)
5. A primary focus for my visit was the new airport project.
Last October the Governor announced the decision to build a
new airport on reclaimed land off Lantau Island, to take over
from the existing Kai Tak Airport, which is approaching
saturation. The intention is that the first runway of the new
airport should be operational by early 1997 - an extremely
demanding target. I discussed the project with the Governor
and the Chief Secretary, Sir David Ford; and I attended a
useful presentation on the project by the three Secretaries
most closely involved in the project. In addition, I spoke to
some of the consultants who are already working on the
project, and to some of the UK companies who are pursuing
construction contracts.
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